Crissal Thrasher
NameCrissal Thrasher
Common NameCrissal Thrasher
Scientific NameToxostoma crissale
FamilyMimidae
Wingspan (cm)30.5
Length (cm)30
Weight (g)65
Plumage DetailsUniform dull grayish-brown plumage across the body, contrasting with distinctive rich rufous (reddish-brown) undertail coverts. It has a dark, strongly decurved bill and pale yellow eyes.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a rich, varied series of musical phrases, often repeated, similar to other thrashers but typically less harsh. Calls include sharp 'chek' notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsdesert, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the southwestern United States, including southeastern California, southern Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, and western Texas, extending south into northern Mexico.
Identifying Featureslong decurved bill, uniform grayish-brown plumage, rufous undertail coverts, pale eyes, long tail
Description
A large, slender thrasher characterized by its long, strongly decurved bill and long tail. This species typically forages on the ground in dense scrub, often remaining hidden from view.
